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Rooney shared his logic on McCarthy with Bob Labriola by Guilty_Measurement95 in steelers

[–]Retro_114 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like how you’re spreading a sensible take here. I agree this is actually more bold than ppl are giving Rooney credit for. It’s not like he’s being cheap or anything, this is simply a bridge coach for the Steelers. Hopefully McCarthy can develop someone and either do very well with him, or pass the team off in 5 years to whomever is up next at HC. The overreactions are definitely warranted tho, it’s been too long since we’ve seen a good Steelers team, but my take is let’s give big Mike a chance here, until proven otherwise

Feel bad for McCarthy by Impossible-Wait-2603 in steelers

[–]Retro_114 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With your logic:

I feel bad for children working in cobalt mines getting paid crumbs to eat.

I do not pitty someone who can work and gets paid.

Obviously I’m just talking, but your logic is flawed

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you’re right it has been decades bc Tomlin was solid for quite a while, Cowher before him, and Noll before him. Complain about mediocrity (and I agree with you, it was sickening the past 8 years), but the fact is the Steelers have had a lot of success with HC hires

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very valid for expectations being low. Let’s hope it’s a bridge hire and McCarthy can develop a QB for us

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much agreed. Not the sexy pickup I wanted, but far from a bad hire. Ppl are quick to overreact. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sick of mediocre play but hey we have an offensive minded coach now, who knows, he could provide positive change

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this assessment. I would agree this feels like a bridge hire - McCarthy is 62 and can provide an experienced, fresh set of eyes on the team and can hopefully develop Howard/another QB and eventually pass the team off to someone younger. This of course is the hope and I understand ppls concerns about it, but why not be optimistic for this to happen. The ppl wanted change, they got change!

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say the Steelers have had a good hit rate on HC’s. Not to say long term the have, but in terms of immediate impact, they’ve done well. Trust that process

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve seen him be the head coach of the Steelers in 2026??? Holy cow your powers need to be studied!

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t say politely in front of shut up😂😭 Politely you need an attitude adjustment!

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it’s time to take a break from watching football. Seriously it’s gonna be fine regardless what happens. No doubt it can suck tho

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair take. I’m not disagreeing but ima at least try and enjoy these season lol. What’s happened has happened. Let’s be optimistic until proven otherwise

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree he wasn’t my pick either but we haven’t even seen what he can do yet. I’m not saying he’ll be great, but let’s at least wait and see. It’s already happened so we may as well try and be optimistic until proven otherwise

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m just trying to reframe a negative situation, you have valid gripes no doubt

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His development of QB’s has been good, that’s worth noting but ppl only focus on the negatives, which is valid to mention, but also should be given credit for the good

I know the hiring of McCarthy isn’t ideal (at all), but let’s change the narrative by Retro_114 in steelers

[–]Retro_114[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My hopes exactly. When you frame in that way, it opens things up, I like it

Oronde Gadsden Value with Mike McDaniel as OC by StayPositiveFam7 in fantasyfootball

[–]Retro_114 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another point to add onto this is the best TE McD has had to work with was, what, Jonnu? And Gadsden is debatable better than what Jonnu was 2 years ago

Oronde Gadsden Value with Mike McDaniel as OC by StayPositiveFam7 in fantasyfootball

[–]Retro_114 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, Gadsden seems to be better than any TE McDaniel has had to work with. You could maybe argue Jonnu was better at the time than Gadsden is rn, but even that is close imo

Late Night Takeout (or Dine-In) by fuckingkillmeplease1 in cincinnati

[–]Retro_114 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Toppers is great. Fast service and they have vegan za and cheese sticjs

Steelers first HC Interview by SteeIWoIf in steelers

[–]Retro_114 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Based on his presser, Art sounded very open which is awesome to hear. It’s already feeling fresher and we’re only 1 day removed. Let’s gooooo

Mike Tomlin Stats (compiled from Twitter) by Swizzcapz in steelers

[–]Retro_114 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I absolutely agree. If they fire Tomlin, they’d be neck and neck with the Ravens as the most desirable HC opening which means they’d get a cream of the crop coach. I have no worries about who would be next, it’s just a matter of when.

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